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S. 2358 (101st)

Digital Audio Tape Recorder Act of 1990

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

28 March 1990

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Status

Subcommittee on Communications. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-890.

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26 August 2025

Summary

Digital Audio Tape Recorder Act of 1990 - Prohibits the manufacture or distribution of digital audio tape recorders or interface devices which do not conform to specified criteria implementing the serial copy management system (a technical system for controlling "serial" copying on digital audio tape (DAT) recorders). Prohibits the manufacture or distribution of any device or provision of any service that circumvents such system, unless it is a professional model DAT recorder. Authorizes civil actions in Federal district court for violations of this Act.

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